UPSC CSE Study Guide

A complete preparation guide for Union Public Service Commission - Civil Services. Below is the full syllabus broken down by subject, along with the topics you need to master to crack UPSC CSE.

Indian Polity & Governance

20 topics to cover

  • Constitution - Preamble
  • Constitution - Fundamental Rights
  • Constitution - Directive Principles
  • Constitution - Fundamental Duties
  • Constitution - Union Government
  • Constitution - State Government
  • Parliament - Structure & Functions
  • State Legislature
  • Judiciary - Supreme Court
  • Judiciary - High Courts
  • Constitutional Bodies
  • Local Government - Panchayati Raj
  • Local Government - Municipalities
  • Federalism & Centre-State Relations
  • Election Commission & Electoral Process
  • CAG & Accountability
  • Public Services & Civil Services
  • Emergency Provisions
  • Amendments & Constitutional Reforms
  • Governance & Accountability

Indian History & Culture

18 topics to cover

  • Ancient India - Indus Valley
  • Ancient India - Vedic Period
  • Ancient India - Mauryan Empire
  • Ancient India - Post-Mauryan Period
  • Medieval India - Delhi Sultanate
  • Medieval India - Mughal Empire
  • Medieval India - Regional Kingdoms
  • Cultural Heritage - Art & Architecture
  • Social Movements - Bhakti & Sufi
  • British Expansion in India
  • Economic Impact of British Rule
  • Social & Religious Reform Movements
  • 1857 Revolt
  • Indian National Movement - Moderate Phase
  • Indian National Movement - Extremist Phase
  • Gandhi Era & Mass Movements
  • Revolutionary Movements
  • Post-Independence History

Geography

18 topics to cover

  • Physical Geography - Earth Structure
  • Physical Geography - Landforms
  • Physical Geography - Climate
  • Physical Geography - Oceanography
  • Physical Geography - Biogeography
  • Indian Geography - Physical Features
  • Indian Geography - Drainage Systems
  • Indian Geography - Climate & Monsoon
  • Indian Geography - Natural Vegetation
  • Indian Geography - Soils
  • Resources - Minerals
  • Resources - Energy
  • Resources - Water Resources
  • Agriculture in India
  • Industries in India
  • Transport & Communication
  • World Geography - Regional Studies
  • Map Skills & Practical Geography

Indian Economy

20 topics to cover

  • Economic Concepts - National Income
  • Economic Concepts - GDP & GNP
  • Economic Concepts - Inflation
  • Indian Economy - Planning
  • Indian Economy - Five Year Plans
  • Indian Economy - Sectors
  • Agriculture & Allied Sectors
  • Industry & Services
  • Banking System
  • RBI & Monetary Policy
  • Fiscal Policy & Budget
  • Taxation System
  • External Sector - Trade
  • External Sector - BOP
  • Infrastructure Development
  • Poverty & Unemployment
  • Social Sector Initiatives
  • Economic Reforms
  • Financial Markets
  • Sustainable Development

Science & Technology

19 topics to cover

  • Physics - Mechanics
  • Physics - Heat & Thermodynamics
  • Physics - Optics
  • Physics - Electricity & Magnetism
  • Chemistry - Matter & States
  • Chemistry - Acids Bases Salts
  • Chemistry - Metals & Non-metals
  • Biology - Cell & Genetics
  • Biology - Human Body Systems
  • Biology - Diseases & Immunity
  • Space Technology - ISRO Missions
  • Space Technology - Satellites
  • Defence Technology
  • Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering
  • Nuclear Technology
  • Information Technology
  • Nanotechnology
  • Renewable Energy
  • Environmental Science

Current Affairs & General Studies

16 topics to cover

  • National Affairs - Government Policies
  • National Affairs - Schemes
  • National Affairs - Social Issues
  • International Relations - Foreign Policy
  • International Relations - International Organizations
  • International Relations - Bilateral Relations
  • Economy - Budget & Economic Survey
  • Economy - Economic Events
  • Science & Tech Updates
  • Environment & Climate Change
  • Defense & Security
  • Sports & Awards
  • Art & Culture Events
  • Supreme Court Judgments
  • Summits & Conferences
  • Important Personalities

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

10 topics to cover

  • Ethics - Basic Concepts
  • Ethics - Moral Philosophy
  • Ethics - Public Service Values
  • Ethics - Probity in Governance
  • Case Studies - Ethical Dilemmas
  • Case Studies - Public Administration
  • Attitude & Aptitude
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Integrity & Honesty
  • Ethics in International Relations

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